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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Use of "eminent/eminence"

Is it possible to write "This attests to the eminent quality of the university" or "This attests to the eminence of the university"?

I am writing a motivational letter for uni. and was a bit uncertain how the word is used.

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This attests to the eminence of the university-- This is OK ('eminent quality' is just a poor paraphrase), but the usual phrase is 'to the prestige/reputation of the university'.

— Mister Micawber

  • This attests to the eminence of the university-- This is OK ('eminent quality' is just a poor paraphrase), but the usual phrase is 'to the prestige/reputation of the university'.
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This attests to the eminence of the university-- This is OK ('eminent quality' is just a poor paraphrase), but the usual phrase is 'to the prestige/reputation of the university'.
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I was leaning towards that sentence.

Thank you for your help with clarifying Mister Micawber!
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